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Sverre

SVEHR-eh /svərə/ Norwegian

At a glance

In short
Sverre is a strong and distinctive Norwegian name for boys, associated with strength and power, pronounced as SVEHR-eh.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1916 (#3,897)
Babies in 1916
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#2,273 in 1913
First recorded
1913

Meaning of Sverre

Sverre is a strong and distinctive name for a baby boy. Its origin can be traced back to Norway, where it has deep roots in Norse mythology. The name Sverre is associated with strength and power, making it an excellent choice for parents who want to give their son a name that exudes confidence and resilience. A variation of this name is Sverrir. While not as common as some other names, Sverre has had occasional appearances in the United States over the years, reflecting its growing popularity and appeal to parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child.

How to pronounce Sverre

Norwegian

Popularity of Sverre in the U.S.

Sverre was last recorded in the U.S. in 1916, ranked #3,897 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,273 in 1913. It first appears in the records in 1913.

Bar and line chart: Sverre in the U.S., 1913–1916. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 7 in 1913 and 5 in 1916. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,273 in 1913, #3,897 in 1916.
  • Boys named Sverre (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1913–1916. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1913⁠–⁠1916 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
191653,897back
191372,273new

Notable people named Sverre

  • Sverre of Norway — Sverre Sigurdsson was an influential king of Norway who ruled from 1184 to 1202 after rising to power as a rebel leader.
  • Sverre Jordan was a Norwegian composer, conductor, and pianist.
  • Sverre Julius Gjellum was a Norwegian diplomat.